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Posted by: Ductech Jun 23 2011, 12:34 PM

Anyone in the northwest that has a special tool or one of those ford front end sockets? I need to install a set of ball joints!

Thanks for the help guys!

Posted by: r_towle Jun 23 2011, 12:43 PM

large pipe wrench works quite well.

Rich

Posted by: ArtechnikA Jun 23 2011, 12:52 PM

As the other Rich observes - big pipe wrench works.
I install them 'hand-snug' to make sure everything is seated (after applying some kind of anti-sieze to the threads) and then use a dull chisel or solid punch to drive the nut on tight.

There is a torque spec, but 'pretty darned tight' will do.

It's not going anywhere if you re-install the serrated retainer...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jun 23 2011, 12:54 PM

Thirded on the pipe wrench.
Zach

Posted by: rdauenhauer Jun 23 2011, 01:26 PM

Ive used both (chisel & pipe wrench) depending on the level of corrosion plan on destroying the "nut"
Robert I have a tool. stop by to borrow it (but be prepared to be recruited to lend me a hand for the favor )
The Porsche tool is pretty spendy for how infrequently you might use it.
Mine isnt a Porsche ver but works.

Posted by: Ductech Jun 23 2011, 02:53 PM

I forgot to mention that I already took the ball joints out rdauenhauer I might just give you a ring later today... what kinda favor you need? I guess i'm a stickler for torque specs.... didn't want to install them without knowing they are F***ing tight. Right now I am torturing myself with a crappy seudo plastic suspension busing install.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 23 2011, 10:11 PM

Someone has mine! Loaned it out here and never got it back...